Who We Are

The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) is a ministry of the Government of Singapore. MCI’s mission is to connect our people to community, government and opportunity, enabled by trustworthy infrastructure and technology.

Cyber Security

MCI and Cyber Security Agency (CSA) work with government agencies and private organisations to build resilient infrastructure, create a safe cyberspace, develop a vibrant cyber ecosystem and strengthen international partnerships.

Digital Defence

Digital Readiness

Comprising representatives from the public, private and people sectors, the digital readiness initiative aim to develop strategies and principles for building digital readiness for Singaporeans, with a particular emphasis on those who might be at risk of being excluded from opportunities in the digital future.

Infocomm Media

The convergence of infocomm and media has changed the way the infocomm and media sector is organised. MCI and IMDA work together to ensure our businesses and people seize opportunities in the infocomm and media sector and that the regulatory environment keep pace with the developments, remain conducive for businesses and protect consumers’ interest.

Libraries

Personal Data

MCI, through the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) in IMDA, oversees and crafts policies to strengthen Singapore’s personal data protection regime. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of data protection among Singaporeans and assist businesses in building up their data protection capacity.

Public Comms

MCI plays an important role in public communications. Through listening to citizens and explaining the government policies, MCI ensures that Singaporeans are heard, connected and engaged as citizens of Singapore.

Careers and Grants

Careers

As a part of MCI, you will play a key role in remaking Singapore. We work towards our vision by formulating policies to develop and promote Singapore’s infocomm and media sectors. We also foster greater understanding between the Government, Singaporeans and stakeholders by facilitating effective public communications.

Job Vacancies

Scholarship

MCI offers scholarships to candidates with a passion for government communications work. Upon graduation, scholars can look forward to a rewarding and challenging career spanning various portfolios and responsibilities, as well as a comprehensive development plan comprising professional and leadership training, secondments and attachments to other ministries and external agencies.

MCI's response to PQ on Singapore's 5G deployment

Category:
Infocomm Media, Cyber Security

Type:
Parliament QAs

20. Mr Leon Perera: To ask the Minister for Communications and Information what impact will the US Huawei ban have on Singapore's 5G deployment.

Answer:

I have previously stated that our plan is to begin the roll out of 5G infrastructure next year. As of now, we expect to continue as planned with the deployment of 5G in Singapore.

2 Meanwhile, we are closely monitoring developments, consulting stakeholders, evaluating the technical aspects, and piloting use cases for 5G. IMDA has been seeking the industry’s views through a public consultation which concludes tomorrow.

3 These initiatives and their findings will inform our decision and help us to work with the telcos and other stakeholders to commence the roll out of a resilient and secure 5G infrastructure in a timely manner.

03 Sep 2019

20. Mr Leon Perera: To ask the Minister for Communications and Information what impact will the US Huawei ban have on Singapore's 5G deployment.

Answer:

I have previously stated that our plan is to begin the roll out of 5G infrastructure next year. As of now, we expect to continue as planned with the deployment of 5G in Singapore.

2 Meanwhile, we are closely monitoring developments, consulting stakeholders, evaluating the technical aspects, and piloting use cases for 5G. IMDA has been seeking the industry’s views through a public consultation which concludes tomorrow.

3 These initiatives and their findings will inform our decision and help us to work with the telcos and other stakeholders to commence the roll out of a resilient and secure 5G infrastructure in a timely manner.